I don't want to be an ordinary Christian

 

An Emoji Devotions for Wed 28 April, 2021

Topic: I don't want to be an ordinary Christian.

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God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands, Act 19:11

It is important that a Christian showcase success in their ministry. This is what they will use to testify about the Lord to others. Jesus said in John 4:48 that "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe." Even the angels in heaven in Revelation 12:11 triumphed over the devil by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. What is a testimony? It is the evidence or proof of something. Only extraordinary Christians has their proof and evidence that they are genuinely saved. It is a good thing to be able to confirm and demonstrate your Christianity to others. I prayed to the Lord this morning "O Lord I don't want to be ordinary Christian" because I want to have evidence and proof that I am child of God. What are the evidences of your salvation since you were born again? 

Matthew 5:14 says "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." The transformation of Divine grace should be visible in our lives and people should see and request we should pray for them is a good sign testimony on its own. When you can talk to a bad man or woman to change their ways and they are spiritually convinced to do so shows that you are extraordinary. In Act 4:16 a question was asked by the opposition: What are we to do with these men? For the fact that an extraordinary miracle has taken place through them is public knowledge and clearly evident to all the residents of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. That is an undeniable testimony!

Let me add this conclusion, Romans 12:11 says "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;" A child of God who is diligent in their occupation and blessed like our father Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, likewise fervent in the fire of Holy Ghost and serving the Lord is an extraordinary Christian.  As we can see in Act 19:11 "God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands". Let us start moving towards achieving a great goal in the name of Jesus. Think about it, as Christian, Whatever you are today is not for you but for Jesus. Pray to be extraordinary Christian from now on. 

Prayer: Father Almighty, Make me an  extraordinary Christian from now on and fill me with Holy Ghost fire with proof and evidence in Jesus mighty name. Amen

Greediness Kills (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

 An Emoji Devotions for Monday 27th April, 2021

Topic: Greediness Kills (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Highlight: Abram lived in the land of Canaan. But Lot lived among the cities in the Jordan Valley. He moved very near to Sodom. Genesis 15:12

There were fights among Abraham and Lots men because the land where they were tending their animals could not support them anymore Genesis 13:6 Abraham had to end the dispute in a peaceful way. In order to resolve the conflict, Abraham offers Lot to go separate, in order to prevent the fight, and he grants Lot with the right to be the first among the two to pick the territory he desires. Lot accepts the peace deal, for the Partition of the Land, and chooses the area of the plain of the Jordan – in the area including Sodom. Lot made a bad choice because of greed. 

First sign that God wants Lot out of Sodom was the battle of Siddim Genesis 14:12 They took Lot, Abram’s nephew who was living in Sodom. The enemy also took everything he owned. Then they left. in verse 16 Abraham learned that Lot was captured and led his men to chase the enemy. Then Abram brought back everything the enemy had stolen. Abram brought back the women and the other people. And he also brought back Lot and everything Lot owned. But Lot remained in Sodom because of Greed.

The Bible mentions that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for their sins, haughtiness, egoism, and homosexuality.  Even when God tells Abraham that he will spare the "wicked" of city of Sodom if he can find just 10 righteous people in it. Two angels went to investigate but could not find up to ten righteous people in that land. 

Bottom line, when the thirst for greediness leads someone astray, there is nothing intercession would do to save. In the end, Lot lost everything including his family. He went out of Sodom empty.  His two daughters got him drunk and took canal knowledge of Lot to make babies for their father. Genesis 19:36 

If you are greedy for money and pleasure,  you must slow down and repent immediately  because it Kills with intense destruction. 

Prayer: Father Lord please deliver me from the step of greediness that leads to destruction in Jesus name. Amen.

When Jesus appeared on the Scene

An Emoji Devotions for Sat, 24 April, 2021

Topic: When Jesus appeared on the Scene

Highlight: but when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost. Mark 6:49

So soon, there's someone reading this message that God is going to give one breakthrough that will cancel all their failures in Jesus name. John 10:10 says The thief purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. Jesus said In My Father's house there are many mansions. Thank you Father in heaven that Jesus is Rich and powerful in heaven. By the Anointing of Holy Spirit in those who believe in Him they succeed effortlessly in their ministry that even after thousands years they are still relevant today. Our God will not deceive us because forever His word is settled. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. Mark 16:20 If you want anything, it is good to tell it to Jesus. When Jesus appears on your scene, you will never know failure, you will always be at the top. You will succeed and you will never know sorrow. Jesus is solution to all problems, be it at the individual or national level. He gives hope to life. If you want to be relevant in life, you must call Jesus to appear in every scene of your life. He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelations 22:20

 Jesus will come back into this world as he promised, There will be heaven on Earth. There will be a new heaven and a new Earth.  You have invite abundant Life into your life when you bring Jesus to the scenes of your life today. If you are not born again then you are missing out as you must give your life to Jesus and confess Him as your Lord and savior to bring him into everything that concerns you from now on. Call Jesus into your life issues today.

Prayer: Lord Jesus I invite you to come into scene of my world. Come in to scene of my life. Please Lord come, I need you now. Amen 

From Nazareth with Love

 An Emoji Devotional for Fri 23 April, 2021

Topic: From Nazareth with Love

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And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. Act 10:38

It was like a joke to the Chief Priest, the Sanhedrin and the Roman empire when the humble King of Kings entered into Jerusalem, the Capital city of Isreal on a Sunday sitting on a donkey. Women and Children were singing Hosanna in the highest, blessed be he who comes in the name of the Lord. People laid their clothes on the ground to welcome divine King. That day was filled with thrilling moments as people laid Palm fronts on the ground. The day prophecy was fulfilled in people's very own eyes. That very day, money changers were chased out of the synagogue in the priests very own eyes. They were told to give Cesar what belongs to Cesar and to Give God what belongs to God. An expression citing that God will take back His temple from the government of man. It was that same night, sacrificial death was made for the sin of humanity. The temple authority was taken away from the imperialist empire, and now given to each and everyone of us. Jesus came to defeat the enemy of our soul. He made His journey to the cross and then to the grave and then to hell and he Swallowed death in victory to give you and me eternal life. Hallelujah - 1 Cor 15:54

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. Starting with invasion of heavenly government to create a new testament on the world. God is taking back everyone in the world through love of His Son Jesus. A savior  from Nazareth is sharing heavenly Love to you and me.  Receive God's love today!

Prayer: Lord Jesus, please remember me in your Kingdom. I pray in your name. Amen

A new Branch bearing fruit from old root

 An Emoji Devotions for Thu, 22nd April 2021

Topic: A new Branch bearing fruit from old root

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Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot— yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. Isaiah 11:1 

In yesterday's Devotional we discussed that “Even a tree has more hope! If it is cut down, it will sprout again and grow new branches." Job14:7 Praise be to the Lord today we are  talking about "A new Branch bearing fruit from an old root." Isaiah 11:1. Ladies and Gentlemen, If you know what favour of having Jesus Christ living in you could do, you will not be afraid of having him inside of you for the rest of your life neither would you be fascinated by the things of the world anymore. Christ is “a hope,” as He is “a life,” that is, the ground of sure and certain hope of the future even for a hopeless situation. If you are born again through Jesus, you can never be in bondage of hopelessness because there is always hope for you in Christ. It is a mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory Colossians 1:27. It is not hard to explain to those with understanding of God's word. 

He asked me, "Son of man, can these bones live?".... After a tree has been cut and felled, the stump or tree stump is usually a small remaining portion of the trunk with the roots still in the ground. Stumps (both those on the ground and stumps of removed branches) are sometimes able to regenerate into new trees. .. I said, "O Sovereign LORD, you alone know." Then he said to me, "Prophesy to these bones and say to them, `Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.  Ezekiel 37:3-5

I do not know what you are passing through but When you stay connected to Jesus Christ, you will survive that situation, grow and bear fruits again. It may take time but there's hope for you. You must believe there's hope for you and Jesus is the only hope. Do not ask questions anymore but begin to find answers in Jesus hope today because the journey of fruitfulness is just yet to begin. Be hopeful!

Prayer: Lord I heard about you that you are the only hope I have and that hope is possible even in the midst of deadly situations. I prophesy hope into my life in Jesus name. Let my hope in you bring me out of hopeless situations from now on in Jesus name. Amen

There's Hope for A Tree

 An Emoji Devotions for Wed, 21 April 2021

Topic : There's Hope for A Tree

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At least there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. Job 14:7

Our Lord Jesus Christ proved to us that resurrection is possible and a man could be born again. The question is "Do you believe in Future?" There is a sentimental saying that there's no one born of human who does not have an enemy. When a tree is cut down, it's enemy has done an harm to prevent it from flourishing. But a tree, if cut down, might spring up again and flourish; You as a person must believe that there's Hope for you.  

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; which means a bright future is possible and there is a second chance for anyone who believes in God. It is about a journey of hope and when you are walking a journey of hope, you will have to live differently. That is why Jesus replied Nicodemus, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." Through Jesus Christ there is possibility of second chance and it is only through him we can be born again. We are permitted to enjoy life through Jesus and not the way the media portrays it. Jesus died and rise again and so you too can rise again if you have faith and hope in Christ. His teachings are in the Bible to guide us how we can live a hopeful life. You must believe in the future. There is ressurection for you. You will be very beautiful. Hope in God through Jesus today. Confess and accept him as your Lord and savior today. There is hope for you. 

Prayer: Have mercy on my soul Lord Jesus. Give me a second chance and help me to believe in hope and to love what you are doing in my life.

When things fall apart.

An Emoji Devotions for Tue, 20th April, 2021

Topic: When things fall apart.

highlight: The Lord, the God of Israel, says some of you are keeping things he commanded you to destroy. You will never defeat your enemies until you throw away those things. Joshua 7:13b

Dear reader, you have come come to see if this is good news. I bet you did not make a mistake. When a man catch his loving wife cheating, he becomes disappointed and the power for wife to convince the husband about love that exist becomes uneasy. No one is perfect, He can take many things but cannot take cheating. Who is to be blamed? A river that stopped flowing or the hindrance blocking the river. When you go in the place of prayer complaining that there is no more water while the hindrance blocking the river from flowing is standing in front of you. You are keeping things that God commanded you to destroy, then He begins to wonder when you pray about it. There should be no mercy for what God's spirit has rejected. This is different from sin, this is an abomination.  Achan A man from the tribe of Judah was stoned for hiding forbidden things in the ground of his tent. Joshua said, “Why have you brought this trouble on us? The Lord will bring trouble on you today.” Joshua 7:25a

Do you now get it? Prayer alone cannot save  until we identify the stumbling block and remove it. If its a sin, it is different but if it is called abomination, then it is trouble. Whatever it is, you must call Jesus for help to reveal it to you before it's too late and once you know the abomination, remove it from your life with no second thought. 

If you have not given your life to Jesus Christ. It is only Jesus that can save you from abomination through His Power and Holy Spirit. Believe, Accept and confess him as your Lord today.  Amen

Prayer: Lord please pardon me and do not let abomination ruin my blessings. Reveal the abomination in my life to me and give me the courage and capacity to remove them with immediate strength in Jesus name. Amen.